Catheter tunneler and adapter

A catheter tunneling device comprising:

• a proximal portion including:
• a proximal tip;
• a distal end;
• and
• an elongated body extending between the proximal tip and the distal end;
• and
• a distal portion including:
• a generally elongated body having a distal end and a proximal end and a longitudinal axis extending therethrough between the distal end and the proximal end,
• wherein the proximal end of the distal portion is connected to the distal end of the proximal portion, and
• wherein the distal end of the distal portion comprises a connection means for connecting a plurality of catheter lumens thereto.

A method of inserting a catheter having a plurality of lumens into a patient comprising:

• inserting a distal end of each of the plurality of lumens into a blood vessel in the patient;
• connecting a proximal end of each of the plurality of lumens to a tunneling device;
• forming a subcutaneous tunnel with the tunneling device;
• drawing the proximal ends of each of the plurality of lumens simultaneously through the tunnel;
• disconnecting the tunneling device from the proximal ends of each of the plurality of lumens;
• and
• connecting the proximal ends of each of the plurality of lumens to a catheter hub.